Pew Research Releases Survey Results Regarding Educational Achievements of Various US Religious Groups, Including the LCMS
March 21, 2026
LCMS Rev. Zach Zehnder Launches “Hodos — A Road for the Next Generation of Lutherans”; Targeted at 18-29 Year Olds – Age Range When the Most People Raised in the Faith Leave the Church
March 20, 2026
Patient Ferment in the Early Church & What It Means for the LCMS Today
March 20, 2026
The Moral Reasoning Gap: How Education, Church Attendance, & Tradition Shape Whether Christians Rely on Faith or Science
March 20, 2026
Curiosity, Joy, Emotional Intelligence, & Relational Connection: Are These the Missing Ingredients in Many LCMS Leadership Conversations?
March 19, 2026
New Gallup Poll Reveals Americans’ Trust in Honesty & Ethics of Clergy at Lowest Point on Record; Has Dropped 40 Percentage Points to Just 27% Since 1984; Nursing is Most Trusted at 75%
March 18, 2026
Record Low Trust in Honest & Ethics of Clergy Tied to Sexual Abuse Scandals, With Precipitous Drops Tied to 2002 & 2018 Revelations; LCMS Must Protect its Members, Reputation by Reforming Oversight, Governance on These Matters
March 18, 2026
Are LCMS SMP Pastors Second Class, Less Qualified Church Workers? Calls for Required Lifelong Supervision Suggest Some Believe So
March 17, 2026
LCMS SMP Program is a “Ministry Needs-Driven Program” for Congregations; Designed to “Meet the Needs of Congregations, Large or Small” that are Not Able to be Satisfied by Residential Seminary Graduates on Roster
March 17, 2026
LCMS Concordia Seminary SMP Program Director Says “Sacrifices [by students, families] are required,” “Academic standards are high,” Is a “Robust, excellent program”
March 17, 2026
Director of the SMP Program at Concordia Seminary, LCMS Rev. Dr. W. Mart Thompson, Discusses SMP Program History, Recent Policy Changes, Future
March 17, 2026
Candidates for 2026-2029 LCMS Secretary, Board Members, University Regents, Commissions, Released by Synod; Determined by Committee for Convention Nominations
